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Where Were the Planets on November 24, 1940?
Quick Answer
On November 24, 1940, the Sun was in Sagittarius (2°04' at noon UTC), the Moon moved from Virgo into Libra, and the Moon phase was Waning Crescent (30% illuminated). Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Pluto were retrograde.
Planetary Positions at Noon UTC
Signs and degrees at 12:00 UTC on November 24, 1940. The Moon moves about 13 degrees a day, from 18°28' Virgo at midnight UTC to 2°44' Libra at the end of the day.
| Body | Position | Motion | In Sign Since | Next Sign Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun | 2°04'21" Sagittarius | Direct | into Capricorn | |
| Moon | 25°34'52" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Mercury | 12°59'13" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Venus | 27°31'26" Libra | Direct | into Scorpio | |
| Mars | 2°29'20" Scorpio | Direct | into Sagittarius | |
| Jupiter | 7°52'39" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Saturn | 9°42'13" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Uranus | 23°48'19" Taurus | Retrograde | into Gemini | |
| Neptune | 27°20'34" Virgo | Direct | into Libra | |
| Pluto | 4°15'27" Leo | Retrograde | into Virgo | |
| North Node | 8°09'30" Libra | Direct | into Virgo |
Sky Events on November 24, 1940
The Moon phase is Waning Crescent, 30% illuminated at noon UTC.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| The Moon enters Libra | Leaves Virgo |
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